Mark 4:35

¶ And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

And {G2532} the {G1722} same {G1565} day {G2250}, when the even {G3798} was come {G1096}, he saith {G3004} unto them {G846}, Let us pass over {G1330} unto {G1519} the other side {G4008}.

That day, when evening had come, Yeshua said to them, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake."

When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.”

And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

Mark 4:35 serves as a crucial transitional verse, marking a shift from Jesus' extensive teaching ministry to a demonstration of His power over nature and spirits. It sets the stage for one of the New Testament's most vivid accounts of faith and divine authority.

Context

This verse immediately follows a day of intense teaching by Jesus, during which He delivered numerous parables to the multitudes by the Sea of Galilee. These teachings included the well-known Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Mustard Seed, and other lessons on the Kingdom of God (see Mark 4:1-34). As evening approached, Jesus, weary from teaching, proposes a journey across the lake. This journey is famously interrupted by a fierce storm, leading to the miraculous event of Jesus calming the tempest, detailed in the subsequent verses (Mark 4:39).

Key Themes

  • Divine Initiative: Jesus takes the lead, issuing the command to depart. This highlights His sovereignty and purposeful direction, not only in teaching but also in guiding the disciples' experiences.
  • Transition and Progression: The phrase "pass over unto the other side" signals a move beyond familiar territory, both geographically (to the Gentile region of the Decapolis, where the Gerasene demoniac would be encountered in Mark 5:1) and spiritually (from listening to teaching to experiencing God's power in action).
  • Preparation for Testing: Unbeknownst to the disciples, this seemingly simple journey would become a profound test of their faith and understanding of who Jesus truly was, foreshadowing the challenges they would face.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "when the even was come" (Greek: opsias genomenēs) signifies the late afternoon or early evening, a common time for travel but also when sudden storms could arise on the Sea of Galilee due to cold air descending from the surrounding hills. The command "Let us pass over unto the other side" (Greek: diabōmen eis to peran) is a direct instruction from Jesus, emphasizing His intentionality in leading His disciples into this journey.

Practical Application

Mark 4:35 reminds believers that following Jesus often involves transitions and journeys into the unknown. Just as Jesus led His disciples across the lake, He guides our lives, sometimes into situations that will test our faith and reveal more of His power and presence. This verse encourages us to trust in His leadership, even when the path ahead is unclear or promises challenges. It teaches us to be ready to move when Jesus calls, knowing that His purpose for us is always good, even if it leads us through a storm.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Matthew 8:18

    ¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

  • Luke 8:25

    And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

  • Luke 8:22

    ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

  • Matthew 8:23

    ¶ And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

  • Matthew 8:27

    But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

  • Matthew 14:22

    ¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

  • Mark 8:13

    And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

Add TrulyRandomVerse to your Home Screen for quick access!

← Back